Want to sweeten up someone’s day this holiday season? Try one of these candy recipes to make this Christmas season. From Grandma’s fudge recipe to peppermint bark, pralines, turtles, and peanut brittle and candy store favorites like homemade marshmallows, caramels, and truffles, we’ve gathered a variety of candy recipes. They’ll make a wonderful hostess gift, a treat for teachers, or a sweet addition to a Christmas cookie tray.
Grandma’s Fudge Recipe
“This is a smooth rich chocolate fudge that my grandmother had in an old cookbook.” – Dawn
Homemade Marshmallows
“These are so much better than store-bought. It might be a little work, but it’s so worth it.” – Jessica
Saltine Toffee
“Before I tried this recipe I was skeptical. I mean how could saltines ever turn into toffee? Well, I’m a skeptic no more. This is a wonderful treat that keeps well in the fridge and seems to taste better after a few days.” – Candy
Best of Show Dixie Peanut Brittle!
“This recipe won a blue ribbon for me at the county fair, and I have sold many pounds of it! Lots of people have told me that it’s the best, even better than the famous candy store’s peanut brittle.” – Lori
Agnes’ Caramel Candy
“This recipe was given to my mom by the lady who worked for my grandpa’s family when he was growing up. It’s the best caramel candy in the world in my opinion.” – Melissa
Peppermint Bark
“This is special enough to give as a gift at Christmas time. One of the best I’ve tasted!” – Sharry
Crock Pot Christmas Crack
“This is one of the easiest recipes that I make during the holiday season, and everyone loves it! Be careful though… it is extremely addictive!” – Angie
White Chocolate Christmas Cracker Candy
“I am obsessed with cracker candy this year and have played around with a couple of recipes. This White Chocolate Christmas Cracker Candy is one of my new favorites, along with my standard Christmas Cracker Candy. The great thing about this recipe is that there is no tricky timing and thermometers.” – Debbie
Peppermint Bark Fudge
“‘Tis the season! And with one of my favorite holidays just around the corner, my mom and I decided to make one of my favorite candies, Peppermint Bark. But instead of the traditional candy, we made it into fudge.” – Kate
Chocolate Amaretto Almond Truffles
“I love making candy at Christmastime and giving it as gifts. I start getting calls the first of December asking if I’m going to be making all of it again that year.” – Barbara
Crock Pot Candy (“Mr. Bud Candy”)
“This is my daughter’s recipe that she makes for fund raisers, church, to give away on trays, etc. because it’s so good and it makes a lot. An older man at her church named Mr. Bud makes it a lot and gave her the recipe, so they all call it Mr. Bud candy.” – Donna
The South’s Finest Pralines
“Have you ever visited Savannah, New Orleans, or Charleston and go into one of those candy shops where they let you sample a piece of praline and it just melts in your mouth and then you just can’t help but buy a pound for $16? Well, I have and now I don’t have to anymore because I can make these bad boys at home, and now you can too!” – Leah
Chocolate Caramel Turtles
“Made these for my neighbor’s birthday. They turned out super yummy!” – Jess
Candy Cane Mint Bark
“This is melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Change the colors for a sports game or holiday.” – Marilyn